§ 202-3. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ANTIBACTERIAL SOLUTION

Any solution used to retard the growth of bacteria approved for application to human skin and includes all products so labeled.

ART STUDIO

Any room or space where piercing or tattooing is practiced or where the business of piercing or tattooing is conducted or any part thereof.

BODY ART

Any method of inserting a needle into the body to place jewelry in the perforation produced by the needle and/or indelible colors, so as to leave permanent marks or designs. Establishments and/or individuals involved in the piercing of ear(s) (only) using approved ear-piercing guns are not subject to these regulations.

BODY ART CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (PERMIT)

Issuance of a written instrument by the Board of Health authorizing the person named therein to engage in the work of body art.

BODY ARTIST

Any person who performs piercing or tattooing of any part of body other than the ear which is pierced by use of an appropriate piercing gun or needle.

BOH

The Board of Health of the Town of Franklin and its agent(s).

COSMETIC TATTOOING

Also known as "permanent cosmetics," "micro pigment implantation" or "dermal pigmentation," is defined as the implantation of permanent pigment around the eyes, lips and cheeks of the face and hair imitation.

GERMICIDAL SOLUTION

Any solution which destroys germs, and is so labeled.

MINOR

Any person under the age of 18 years.

OPERATOR

Any person who owns, controls, operates, conducts or manages any body art establishment, whether actually performing the work of art or not.

REGISTRATION

Permit.

SANITARY

Clean and free of agents of infection or disease.

SANITIZED

Effective bacterial treatment by a process that provides sufficient concentration of chemicals for enough time to reduce the bacteria count, including pathogens, to a safe level on equipment.

STERILIZATION

Holding in an autoclave for 30 minutes, at 20 pounds pressure, at a temperature of 275° F.

Added 2-7-2018